PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2024

Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69 Signs Off On Solar Energy Facility -- USDA Funds 31 Local Projects Totaling $5.69

Conservation 106

Conservation Air Pollution Climate Change Renewable Energy 106

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

After a landmark 2022—a record $54 billion committed to climate spending and legislation that codified the state’s goals of carbon neutrality by 2045 and 90 percent clean electricity by 2035—a significantly gloomier budget forecast gave rise to fears that California’s climate programs would take a hit.

Law 240

Law Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 2030 240

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For example, DEP has created a quarterly agriculture permitting stakeholder roundtable that began last fall and has engaged more than 50 operators, conservation district managers, technical agricultural experts, and others in the agriculture industry. In 2023, DEP cataloged and analyzed its permitting activities under Executive Order 2023-07.

Clean Energy 84

Clean Energy 2023 2024 Climate Change 84

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

23 - 24 In Pike County; 60th Anniversary Of Site Dedication [PaEN] -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh Ranks Among 10 Best Small Cities For Outdoor Enthusiasts -- PA Solar Center To Honor 10 Organizations For Their Solar Energy Leadership In Chester County On Sept. -- We Remember Sept. 15 [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: Loyalsock Twp.

Conservation 111

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Climate Change 111

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Of Conservation Districts Recognizes Brian Sneeringer From Adams Conservation District [PaEN] -- Gov. 21 Webinar On DEP's Federally-Funded Oil & Gas Well Plugging Program [PaEN] -- Energy Future PA Names Former Rep. -- Environmental Hearing Board Chief Judge & Chairman Thomas W. 23; Transportation- Feb.

Conservation 118

Conservation Natural Gas Clean Energy Air Pollution 118

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These two pieces of legislation have historic amounts of funding available for climate work, clean energy, clean water, dealing with legacy pollution issues, really a lot of money and a lot of opportunity. “So, The funding is only available through November 21 of this year. million. “

Clean Energy 99

Clean Energy Air Pollution Greenhouse Electricity 99

PA Environment Daily

MAY 17, 2024

Dawes owns a purebred Angus farm in Huntingdon County where he employs sustainable and conservation farming practices. On December 31, 2023, he retired from the Clean Air Council after serving as the organization's executive director and chief counsel for over 35 years.

Climate Change 113

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2006 113

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

-- Natural Gas Pipeline Pigging Facility Malfunction Dec. 27 Released 1.1 Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Applications For College Scholarship Program [PaEN] -- MCall: Can Dogs Be Used To Combat Spotted Lanternfly?

Conservation 111

Conservation Natural Gas Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels 111

Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On November 16, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a proposed rule to expedite the environmental review process for certain renewable energy infrastructure projects through the use of categorical exclusions.

Clean Energy 58

Clean Energy Renewable Energy Greenhouse Conservation 58

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

18-20 In WV Registration Open For Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council Level 1 Certification Training Beginning July 30 Join Master Watershed Stewards In Lancaster County For June 13 Waterways On Wheels Bike Tour A Dozen Nonprofit, Agency, Municipal Environmental Experts Team Up To Tackle Stormwater Runoff In The Lake Erie Watershed Dept. /DEP

Conservation 98

Conservation 2024 Electricity Earth Day 98

Washington Nature

MARCH 17, 2023

March 8th marked the halfway point for the 2023 state legislative session, and with it came an important deadline. © Hannah Letinich 2023 HB 1181 and HB 1170 have both made it through the House, and are now working their way through the Senate. For now, let’s check in on where our top priority bills are at. © Morgan Heim.

Clean Energy 119

Clean Energy Climate Change 2023 Electricity 119

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2023

The webinars are divided into funding areas: Electric Power; Agriculture and Working Lands; Tribal Programs; Transportation; Buildings; and Industrial and Waste. Environmental Protection Agency is hosting a series of webinars the week of August 7 on Investing in America - Climate Action Funding Fair.

Solar Power 97

Solar Power Clean Energy Electricity Environmental Protection 97

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

On August 9, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority announced it would be committing to the purchase of wind power and the use of clean energy to support the production and operations of water services. Committed to fostering sustainable practices, PWSA has been an active participant in WPEC's clean energy initiatives since 2008.

Wind Power 75

Wind Power Clean Energy 2029 Fossil Fuels 75

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY, THURSDAY: Penn State's 2023 Ag Progress Days. “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct.

Conservation 94

Conservation Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2023 94

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

On June 13, Public Utility Commission Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille told the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee Winter Storm Elliot has again demonstrated extreme weather can have a significant impact on electric grid operations in terms of reliability and resilience.

Natural Gas 58

Natural Gas Electricity Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 58

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

The PJM Interconnection said it will be sending penalty assessments to electric generators that failed to perform during December’s Winter Storm Elliot this week across its service territory of 13 states and the District of Columbia. PJM said part of its task will be to determine exactly why those and other resources didn’t perform.

Natural Gas 66

Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels Regulations 66

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Despite the clean energy transition that is well underway in the United States, methane gas, or natural gas, remains the largest source of U.S. electricity generation. This is a particularly dangerous risk given the coincident grid strain and high electricity demand that is typically triggered by these weather conditions.

Fossil Fuels 175

Fossil Fuels Cooling Electricity 2015 175

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

The April 3 PA Environment Digest is now available. PA Trout Unlimited Additional Tools-- Click Here to sign up to receive the Weekly Digest directly by email PA Environment Digest Twitter Feed : Update on PA environmental issues.

Natural Gas 97

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Conservation Clean Energy 97

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 21, 2023

Million Investment In 54 Electric Vehicle Charging Projects In 35 Counties Funded By The Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law University Of Pittsburgh, Vesper Energy Cut Ribbon On New 20-Megawatt Solar Energy Facility Near Pittsburgh Airport PA Assn. The August 21 PA Environment Digest is now available. 12 DCNR: Nov.

Recycling 91

Recycling Conservation Law Waste 91

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

17 to 23 -- 7 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Defective Casing From 2018; Mariner Pipeline Drilling Mud Breakout; Additional Shell Air Penalties; Water Supply Investigation Protect PT Hosts Feb. 27 Online Lunch & Learn With Laurie Barr About Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells DEP: Shell Petrochemical Plant Pays Additional $2,671,044.75

Recycling 98

Recycling Natural Gas Natural Resources Conservation 98

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2023

Acquires PA-Based Plants & Goodwin Well Plugging Firm To Create Methane Emission Offsets House Environmental Committee Holds May 22 Hearing On Hydrogen Hubs & Climate Change PUC Alerts Consumers To Electricity Price Changes Coming June 1-- From 20.7%

Conservation 87

Conservation Natural Gas Electricity Renewable Energy 87

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 29, 2024

Marcellus Drilling News: DEP Approves Catalyst Energy Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well In McKean County [Jan. 20 to 26 - 15 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Plugging Abandoned Shale Gas Wells; Revolution Pipeline Land Slip; Brief Compressor Fire; Crypto Mining? Penn State Extension Hosts Feb.

Natural Resources 98

Natural Resources Conservation Recycling 2024 98

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

17 - PA Boroughs Clean Energy Community Choice Aggregation DEP Extends Deadline For Submitting Concept Papers For PA Grid Resilience Funding To Nov. 14 PennDOT: First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Funded By Federal NEVI Program Breaks Ground In Luzerne County; Nov. The November 13 PA Environment Digest is now available.

Natural Gas 72

Natural Gas Recycling Fossil Fuels Conservation 72

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2023

Join the Pennsylvania Solar Center for a free action-oriented webinar that will offer tools, resources and activities that everyone can use to build support to pass this important clean energy bill. We’ll be joined by Rep. 16 Webinar: Why Should We Care About, Advocate For A Climate-Friendly Federal Farm Bill?

Renewable Energy 67

Renewable Energy Fossil Fuels Clean Energy Solar Power 67

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2023

Climate Envoy Kerry: No Rolling Back Clean Energy Transition PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- Inquirer: 100 Days: A Look At Shapiro’s ‘Common Ground’ Approach To Governing One Of The Nation’s Most Politically Divided States -- Post-Gazette Guest Essay: Pennsylvania’s House Takeover - A Tale Of Two Speakers - By Fmr Rep.

Natural Gas 96

Natural Gas Earth Day Politics Fossil Fuels 96

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 31, 2023

We can use existing technologies to harness, store, and transmit energy from wind, water, and solar sources to ensure reliable electricity, heat supplies, and energy security." This event is the latest in a series of legislative tours and briefings organized by the coalition.

Technology 66

Technology Technology Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels 66

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2023

2023 Watershed Forestry Summit In Altoona [PaEN] -- Inquirer: These Philly High School Kids Are Trying To Clean The Schuylkill River - With Mussels -- Western PA Conservancy Hosts April 18 Webinar On Helping Elk Creek Thrive In Erie County [PaEN] -- PA Society For Ornithology Third Annual Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation June 9-19, Sign Up Now!

Natural Gas 78

Natural Gas Conservation Fossil Fuels Climate Change 78

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 3, 2023

Over the last two decades, more than 60 coal electricity-generating units have closed in Pennsylvania due to competition with natural gas. That leaves just eight smaller waste coal-fired and coal-fired power plants in Pennsylvania connected to the PJM grid, the largest being the Seward Waste Coal Plant (521 MW).

Natural Gas 98

Natural Gas 2028 Fossil Fuels Electricity 98

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

6:00 to 9:00 p.m. -- French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust: June 11 - French Creek Iron Tour - Cycling For Open Space. Capitol Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: April 14, 2023] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas 109

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels Earth Day Waste 109

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Current Pennsylvania law prohibits shared residences, apartment buildings or shaded roofs from utilizing solar energy – one of the fastest growing forms of energy nationally. We know that solar energy reduces the load on the grid while lowering electric bills,” said Rep.

Electricity 85

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Law 85

PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

Comments By Award Winners “At Eaton, we’re simplifying the energy transition and accelerating sustainable energy systems to power our operations, customers and communities.” The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is honored to receive the Solar Center's prestigious Lodestar Award in recognition of the Frick Environmental Center (FEC).

Solar Power 77

Solar Power Renewable Energy Electricity 2030 77

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- We Remember Sept. 28 [PaEN] Help Wanted -- Help Wanted: Armstrong Conservation District - Agricultural Technician [PaEN] Upcoming Events -- Our Pocono Waters Hosts Sept. to 3:00 p.m.

Natural Gas 84

Natural Gas Climate Change Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 84

Ocean Conservancy

AUGUST 23, 2022

Here at Ocean Conservancy, we know the ocean provides powerful solutions to the climate crisis. Offshore wind energy is a growing source of renewable energy in Europe and East Asia, and it is taking off along U.S. But there is another renewable energy source just over the horizon—wave energy. Point absorber WEC. ©

Renewable Energy 63

Renewable Energy Ocean Electricity 2008 63

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Most studies show that achieving these targets will require an unprecedented increase in wind and solar power to decarbonize the power sector and meet the increased demand for zero- carbon electricity to replace fossil fuels in building, industrial and transportation sectors. Rooftop solar deployment, meanwhile, doesn’t require any land.

Electricity 347

Electricity Fossil Fuels Solar Power 2030 347

Circle of Blue

MAY 22, 2023

The act drew praise from industry, conservation, and tribal groups. The Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act would update national mining laws that date to 1872. This includes coal ash storage pits that are no longer receiving waste or pits at electric-generating facilities that are no longer active. government water policy.

Waste 147

Waste Government Technology Technology 147

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 3, 2022

3 Sand County Foundation Announces PA Finalists For Leopold Farm Conservation Award Scranton Times: State Honors Visionary Maurice Goddard With Three New State Parks Stroud Water Research Center Honors Dr. Reducing Methane From Conventional Oil & Gas Facilities NOT On Environmental Quality Board Agenda For Oct. 28 Insurance Dept.

Natural Gas 52

Natural Gas Conservation Recycling Climate Scientist 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 30, 2023

An updated evaluation from the Joint Committee on Taxation in April this year, estimated that total government investment spurred by the IRA will top half a trillion dollars from 2023 to 2032. And that figure doesn’t include all the law’s programs including consumer tax credits for electric vehicles , on which UCS was a leading champion.

Clean Energy 238

Clean Energy Fossil Fuels Conservation Electricity 238